Living Life

People living with HIV
leading healthy & self-directed lives

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Be Your Authentic Self

Life, Not Just Survival

Be Supported

About The Aliveness Project

Everyone should have the opportunity to lead a healthy, self-directed life, and people living with HIV should not feel stuck, isolated, or stigmatized.

The Aliveness Project was founded as a community center for and driven by people living with HIV. For over 30 years, we have been facilitating connection to community, offering nutrition & wellness services, and linking our members to resources to lead fulfilling & healthy lives.

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A Safe Place of Support

"Aliveness has been a support in healthcare, both mental and physical and has given me a place to join a community and further my leadership skills.

My life is healthier, less scary, and highly empowered because of The Aliveness Project."

- Alex

A Community of Friends

"I volunteer to honor my friend Marc, who died 20 years ago from complications related to AIDS. Volunteering has given me a community and I was welcomed from the very beginning.

Volunteering at Aliveness also pushes me to learn more about the issues that people living with HIV face, like addiction, mental health, and housing." 

- Peggy

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Benefits
for our members

Meals & Food Shelf

Our  Dining Room is the heart of our community. Hot, scratch-cooked meals are available six days a week and specifically prepared to benefit people living with HIV.

Our Food Shelf is open four days a week and members can visit monthly and select up to 60 pounds of groceries.

Integrative Therapy

Useful therapies such as

Acupuncture
Massage
Chiropractic Care
Talk Therapy

Provided to members at no cost in a clean, comfortable space where members can relax and receive the full benefits of these therapies.

Nutritional Therapy

Full-time dietitian who specializes in HIV related nutrition needs offering:

Body composition analysis
Nutrition coaching
Linkage to state nutrition programs
Menu planning and creation of shopping lists
Care coordination with other health care professionals

Case Management

Linking members to resources to restore or sustain stability including:

Medication assistance
Health insurance and benefits
Housing resources
Sex/HIV education
Employment
Chemical use and mental health resources

Member Services

Maximizing the member experience and helping members connect to community through:

Free tickets to cultural and sporting events
Fun and educational activities at the community center

Know your status

Get tested to find out if you are living with HIV. Aliveness offers testing during regular business hours.

Free Testing

Become a member

1. Fill out the form and provide proof you are living with HIV

2. Come to our community center at 3808 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis

3. Gain access to member benefits, resources, and community

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Support or Volunteer

We have an active, large family of supporters at The Aliveness Project. Many of our supporters do some or all of the following:

  • Raise funds through Dining Out For Life and other events
  • Volunteer at our community center
  • Raise awareness about HIV/AIDS
  • Advocate at the local, state, and national level
Make A Difference

Newsletter & Updates

Holiday Gift Program 2018

October 18, 2018

Help spread holiday cheer with The Aliveness Project during the annual Holiday Giveaway & Party.  This year, the Aliveness tradition will feature: games, entertainment, winter accessories give-away, homemade cookies, stockings, poinsettias for members to take home, and a delicious holiday meal.  Gifts will be mailed or delivered to members with mobility impairment or other medical…

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Help Find Our Next Executive Director!

October 15, 2018

The Aliveness Project has contracted with kpCompanies, an executive search firm, to help us find our next Executive Director! The Executive Director is an experienced and innovative leader who has a finger on the pulse of industry working closely with community leaders, The Aliveness Project Board of Directors, and staff. Insuring provision of high quality…

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Upcoming Events

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Nov
15
Thu
Give to the Max Day
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Nov 15 all-day

Donations made to Aliveness on Thursday, November 15 will be matched! Please support us on this special day of giving. Visit our website or https://www.givemn.org/organization/Aliveness-Project for more information.

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Bingo for Members
Tickets
Nov 15 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Members, join us in the dining room before lunch to play Bingo! Win prizes and glory, meet other members, and then enjoy a nice meal.

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LUNCH: Lentil Bowls
Tickets
Nov 15 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Meals are free for members, no reservation required. Each meal features a nutritious entrée, salad bar, soup, beverages and dessert. Children under 12 may eat free when accompanied by a parent who is a member.

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DINNER: Pot Roast
Tickets
Nov 15 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Meals are free for members, no reservation required. Each meal features a nutritious entrée, salad bar, soup, beverages and dessert. Children under 12 may eat free when accompanied by a parent who is a member.

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Nov
16
Fri
OWWLs Women’s Support Group @ The Aliveness Project Conference Room
Tickets
Nov 16 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

OWWLs’ is a peer support group for HIV+ women & women affected by HIV. It is a place for women to share their joys, victories, sorrows, losses, and experiences

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Trivia for Members
Tickets
Nov 16 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Members, join us for trivia in the dining room before lunch every Friday at 11 am. Answer trivia questions to win prizes and knowledge.

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LUNCH: Leftovers
Tickets
Nov 16 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Meals are free for members, no reservation required. Each meal features a nutritious entrée, salad bar, soup, beverages and dessert. Children under 12 may eat free when accompanied by a parent who is a member.

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Nov
17
Sat
BRUNCH
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Nov 17 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Meals are free for members, no reservation required. Each meal features a nutritious entrée, salad bar, soup, beverages and dessert. Children under 12 may eat free when accompanied by a parent who is a member.

 

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Park House Reunion
Tickets
Nov 17 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm

Members, if you went to Park House before it closed in January 2017, stop by to reconnect with all your Park House friends on Saturday, Nov. 17! The group will enjoy brunch in the dining room and then move to the lobby for a private meeting.

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“Ham Time” Youth Art Group
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Nov 17 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Local group Madame of the Arts runs a queer/trans art group for youth ages 12-21 called “Ham Time.” Ham Time meets monthly on the third Saturday at Aliveness when the building is closed to members and the general public.

For more information, contact Brad Bryan, Care Linkage & Outreach Manager, at brad@aliveness.org, ext. 209.

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